Disabled athletes visit for Chicago Marathon

Helping to host the athletes for the fourth year was James Holmes of Lake Forest.

Thirteen athletes with disabilities – 12 of whom were veterans – participated in the Chicago Marathon with the help of Achilles International. The non-profit, headquartered in New York City, helps people with disabilities participate in mainstream athletics.

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Helping to host the athletes for the fourth year was James Holmes of Lake Forest, a senior vice president at Bank of America which sponsors the Chicago Marathon.